Travel Medical-Surgical/Telemetry RN (Corrections Health Unit)
Columbus, OH
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Rotating

Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract) - Columbus, Ohio

Specialty

• Registered Nurse

Location

• Columbus, Ohio

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work in a corrections health unit specializing in Medical-Surgical Telemetry (Oncology experience preferred but not required).
• Float to various Oncology Medical-Surgical (MS) units as needed.
• Ensure staff safety in a secure corrections unit environment.
• Unit is a locked corrections unit for Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections inmates.
• Access controlled by Corrections Officers (CO).
• CO to inmate ratio: 1:2.
• Nurse to patient ratio: 1:3 for Progressive Care Unit (PCU), 1:4-5 for Medical-Surgical (MS).
• Shifts may be assigned to MS or PCU.
• Weekend shifts vary based on unit requirements.

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only (Instructor/Provider and RQI acceptable).
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) may be required depending on unit.
• Other certifications such as PALS, NRP, EFM, NIH Stroke Certification may be required depending on unit assignment.
• State nursing license verification required.
• NURSYS verification required for RNs.

Experience & Skills

• EPIC charting experience required.
• Oncology experience preferred but not mandatory.
• Medical-Surgical and Telemetry nursing skills.
• Cardiac monitoring and emergency response skills including:

  • Dysrhythmia interpretation and management.
  • Unit-based telemetry monitoring.
• IV therapy and phlebotomy skills including blood product administration, central and peripheral line care, PICC line management, and IV starts.
• Management of endocrine/metabolic protocols (e.g., IV insulin).
• Gastrointestinal care including feeding tube management.
• Renal care including pre/post hemodialysis and renal failure management.
• Medication management including heparin protocols, cardiac drips (no titration), and PCA.
• Respiratory care including CPAP/BIPAP, High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), ABG interpretation, tracheostomy care, and non-invasive airway management.

Patient Population

• Patients with active oncology diagnoses and treatments (solid tumors, hematology).
• Oncology workup admissions.
• Patients with history of cancer admitted for other reasons (surgical procedures, COPD, sepsis, pneumonia, abnormal labs).
• Non-oncology diagnoses admitted for various medical reasons.

Systems Utilized

• Medication system: Pyxis
• Documentation system: EPIC

Provider Support Services

• Interpretation services
• Pharmacy
• Physical therapy
• Radiology
• Rapid response teams
• Respiratory services
• Social services
• Transportation

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including FBI and BCI fingerprinting.
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG monitoring.
• Education accreditation verification required (accredited nursing programs).
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (no pending drug screens allowed).
• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease.
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tdap vaccine (adult dose after age 11/12).
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year.
  • TB questionnaire.
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccines or positive titers.
  • Hepatitis B titer or vaccine series (declination acceptable).
  • Varicella vaccines or positive titer (medical exemptions reviewed).
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season.
• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate required prior to start and updated annually.
• Annual review and acknowledgment of ethics, compliance, dress code, and hand hygiene policies.
• Competency exams required including medication test/pharmacology and dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (with remediation process if needed).

References and Documentation

• Two professional references required; at least one from a manager or formal leadership.
• Employment application and skills checklist required.
• Various facility-specific documents and attestations must be completed and signed.

This position requires a nurse comfortable working in a secure corrections environment with a diverse patient population including oncology and non-oncology cases, proficient in EPIC charting, and capable of managing complex medical-surgical and telemetry patients. Compliance with extensive background checks, certifications, health screenings, and competency exams is mandatory.